An amount of INR 3 Lakh for a block period of 3 years is earmarked for the professional development of the faculty members. The amount can be spent on presenting papers at conferences/workshops/symposia/training programmes, registration fee, purchase of books, membership fee of professional bodies and contingency. The new block year has started from April 1, 2019. For faculty members joining the Institute in the middle of the block period, the amount of CPDA credit will be calculated on the pro-rata basis.